Myeloma Field Trip… Oh My!...The past year was busy for me in regards to gaining recognition in the myeloma community. As I move forward as a...reactions2comments
Solidarity and Sorrow: The Mix of Being in a Blogging Community...There are pros and cons of blogging in a community with people who have, or have had, the same or similar illnesses...reactions5comments
I am Living with a Diagnosis of Myelofibrosis...I was diagnosed with myelofibrosis on October 5, 2018, at the Cleveland Clinic. I'm still trying to figure it out as I...reactions4comments
My Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative disorder 5 years ago. My white blood count runs a little high, but the trouble is...reactions12comments
Looking Back on a Happy Christmas... Even with Cancer...I can find Christmas a bit challenging, and I know I’m not the only one to feel that way. The last few...reactions6comments
Deciding When to Retreat...After three years since my first treatment for follicular lymphoma, my doctor and I recently decided it’s time for retreatment. I had...reactions19comments
Thank You...But You’re Bugging Me...Okay, I’m hoping to put a spotlight on that elephant in the room that most people don’t discuss. You know, those times...reactions9comments
2018 Round Up...Well, what a year it has been! Sitting here now at the end of December, I can’t quite believe it is what...reactions3comments
A Challenging 2018 with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia...My husband was diagnosed with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia early in 2018, at 57 years old. He started chemo and immunotherapy in February. His...reactions9comments
Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue...Navigating life with blood cancer can be challenging, especially when you have other co-occurring (also sometimes called comorbid) conditions. Some of these...reactions4comments
The Cancer Diagnosis Home Game...Diagnosing cancer can be a long and unforgiving journey, and for me, it was lengthier than most. I had a three-month adventure...reactions19comments
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Stage 4...I was diagnosed with this rare type of NHL in Oct 2013. I chose to do nothing. From everything I read, MCL...reactions6comments
Hope in the New Year...I am a self-proclaimed science geek. I love learning about all things related to science. Prior to my cancer-induced retirement, I was...reactions1comment
The High Cost of Oral Cancer Drugs...When I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I had never heard of it. As the doctor gave me the diagnosis, all I...reactions3comments
Choosing Your Oncologist...Finding a doctor that is an expert in treating your kind of cancer is essential, but that doctor also needs to be...reactions5replies
The Ins & Outs of Pulmonary Function Testing...Once you are diagnosed with blood cancer, you will likely to need to go through a series of tests to make sure...reactions4comments
The Circle of Life...After a wonderful time at the shore on vacation, I pondered the recent events that occurred in my life. Over the last...reactions7comments
Questions for Racheli...Have a question about what to expect from a blood cancer diagnosis? Wondering how others live their daily life with a diagnosis...reactionsreplies
Attitude of Gratitude...When I was first diagnosed, I was hit with a whole range of emotions. Like a giant wave, I was taken over...reactions9comments
Multiple Myeloma and Faith...I had severe pain starting in November of 2017 out of the blue. I went to specialist after specialist and they all...reactions10comments
